Description

The developmental level of child information seekers affects their
ability to interact with digital technology as a means to satisfy their information
needs. Principles of child development and learning that
inform developmentally appropriate practice must be considered
when designing digital environments for the very young. Cognitive,
physical, social, and emotional development impact a child’s ability
to interact successfully with a digital environment. These developmental
considerations and design responses supportive of young
children’s information-seeking behavior, as well as perspectives of
theorists in the area of child development and system design, are
addressed. (from the article)

Issue Date:

2005

Publisher:

Graduate School of Library and Information Science. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.